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Bec Their ok now thanks My daughter was off last week with a cough,cold,sore throat and a temperature and was off school longer than my son. Take care Julie

Thanks Julie but am Lemonadeless! lol Hope you're little ones are ok. xxx

Bec my son had this a couple of week ago kept him off school for 2 days if you still feel sick and you have some lemonade feel up a glass and sip though out the day its good for settling the stomach. Julie

Gwyneth - Doing the Greek Goddess thing (toga/sheet!).

Don't take more paracetamol if you have been taking other products containing it. Too much can be DANGEROUS. Have you any loose clothes made of natural fibres?eg cotton They would be more comfortable than manmade mixtures if you are hot.

I may be about to receive some treatment... Could be interesting... If I'm not back shortly then I'm in bed or being looked after! Thanks everyone, xx

I didn't mean all of them! try a thinish loose nighty or pajarmers, but not lots of thick heavey layers as they keep the heat in and push your temp up!

Bec if you have a temp then you have an infection.Your body is trying to fight it.If the same tomorrow see a doctor.Its its viral though they dont give nothing just run its course.Annie

Thanks Nurse Rachel! Will take off clothes for now.... lol xx

Well then, try a cool bath and,if you still have a temperature despite the Beechams, I think you might need to see the Doctor. Poor you :o( Take care xxxx Helenxxx

Depends what you call cool! Cold water could send you into shock and god help you then! Warm water is ok though, think infants bath water for the temperature. It it still feels to hot you can always add more cold water very SLOWLY! The trouble is a feaver is designed to kill an infection but it upsets everything else in the process. Have you tried the following:- Fan, not on you diectly but just on to move air around the room Cool drinks Wearing as little as possable Paracetamol and Ibuprofen:- you can take Paracetamol 4 times a day and Ibuprofen 3 times a day, alternating them tends to work really well for a temperature (Ibuprofen is not advisable if asthmatic). Bec - ditch the beechams love and go back to normal paracetamol! beechams has less paracetamol than the normal tablets.

Helen - Been taking Beechams all-in-one which contains paracetamol. xx

Yes Bec it will. Do you think you could keep down some paracetamol aswell? Helenxx

Right. Just had a little snooze. Question number 2: My temperature seems really high... would a cool bath help? xx

CB is right about the sugar and salt solution, but it would be better if someone can go to the chemist for you and get REHYDRATION sachets, they contain the right amounts of salt and sugar that you need. They don't taste very nice but that are often flavioured. Please take care babe.

Of course Bec. Nature's way isn't it? If it's not good for your insides get rid! Mau x

The irony, not feeling sick now...

aw sweetie youve had bad luck lately with being ill. I think everyones right that you usually feel a bit better if you get it up so to speak! Do you think maybe youre a bit run down and picking everything up? hope you feel better soon Sheila xx

Water = good

Definately better out than in! your body wants to get rid of your stomach contents so let it! It just can't cope with food at the moment, but you'll be as right as rain in a few days. Look after your self, drink plenty (boiled water is really good) and see your GP if it keeps up. And get someone to pop by and keep an eye on you!! (((((hugs))))) LT xx